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Dr Insaaf Levy and Anacadia Minnaar back to bolster Bok Women

FROM SCRUBS TO SCRUMS!Newly qualified medical doctor Dr Insaaf Levy has another major appointment on her calendar: the Springbok Women’s double-header against Ireland.The DHL Western Province player joins Anacadia Minnaar in the squad as South Africa prepare to face world No 5 Ireland at Athlone Stadium on 24 and 31 October.Medicine demands precision. International rugby demands courage. Levy must find room for both as she chases her Bok ambitions.Can the Bok Women finish the year on a high? 🇿🇦

October 13, 2026 No Comments

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Dayimani down, Roos up: Stormers brace for Bristol Blockbuster

The Stormers have lost one of their hottest attacking sparks to concussion ahead of Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup showdown against Bristol Bears, leaving Evan Roos to shoulder the number eight jersey as Cape Town prepares

October 13, 2026 No Comments

Rugby

Men in Black, a Spring in His Step: Nel Salutes Krige and Senatla’s Paulse-Inspired Acrobatics

Legacy in the jersey. Magic in the air. 🖤🏉
Former Stormers captain Corne Krige handed out the Men in Black jerseys, while Seabelo Senatla channelled Breyton Paulse with a spectacular flick-flack celebration. Ruhan Nel and the Stormers had plenty to savour after their 39-22 URC coastal derby triumph over the Sharks at DHL Stadium.
From Krige’s legacy to Senatla’s acrobatics, this was Stormers rugby with history and flair.

October 12, 2026 No Comments

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Springbok selectors, look who’s bringing the bling!

Hacjivah Dayimani is shining brighter with every outing! The Stormers loose forward bagged a brace in the 39-22 demolition of the Sharks, following his Man of the Match performance in Edinburgh.

Two weeks. Two awards. One glittering Springbok dream. Stormers boss John Dobson sees the muscle, leadership and versatility. Now Dayimani must deliver consistency over a full season. 💚💛 Is Cape Town’s Black Diamond ready for Bok gold?

October 11, 2026 No Comments

Rugby

Dayimani inspires Stormers to derby victory over Sharks

The DHL Stormers bounced back from their defeat to Edinburgh with a commanding 39-22 victory over the Hollywoodbets Sharks in their Vodacom United Rugby Championship derby at DHL Stadium on Saturday.

October 10, 2026 No Comments

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Durban City FC appoint Eric Tinkler as head coach

Durban City FC have announce the appointment of Eric Tinkler as the club’s new head coach.

October 9, 2026 No Comments

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